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Good Afternoon from Texas!!

I have been a member of this site for a little while but recently decided to start posting rather than watching... I just wanted to say that it is absolutely amazing, and comforting to know how wonderful people on this site are. I am scheduled for my surgery on June 9th, and it is just now hitting me that its happening. I have been dealing with my weight for such a long time ... I never thought that this time would actually come. I wasnt always this overweight.. but started gaining when my parents passed away about 6 years ago. Its been a rough road since then. I have always been very shy about talking about my weight, and even going to the dr. When I found this site and started reading all your posts and discussions.... it really really touched me. Its so refreshing to know that I can come here and talk to anyone of you .. and get the answers I'm looking for :)

12 more days till surgery and I am freakin counting down lol .. I am so excited to get used to the new me!!!

I hope to talk to lots of you, and maybe make some friends along the way :)

Thanks again for being so great.

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Welcome, Tamz. I'm sorry for the loss of your parents. I am glad to hear you are ready to fully embrace life again after recovering from that. :)

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Isn't this site wonderful? I was a lot like you about staying quiet about my weight and keeping my thoughts/feelings all inside. This is a great outlet for our emotions and a great way to get advice by so many who've "been there" as well. Good luck to you on your surgery! June 9th will be here before you know it! :D

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Hi Tamz, so sorry to hear about your parents... Re: the forum, I know exactly what you mean. I'm an expat living in a(n unfriendly) country where I am not fluent, so definitely know what it feels like to be isolated. This forum has been a godsend to me, too! You'll do great and June will be here before you know it :)

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Hi Tamz in Texas!!!

I feel the same way about this site, and I am grateful to have found it too. It really helps, especially if you live in a really small town that doesn't have a wls support group. Almost every post is about something I can truly relate to. It's amazing!! We're all in this together! :)

:hippie:

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Welcome and congratulations on your up coming surgery.

We are a very friendly group and it's been really helpful to have so much support as we have here.

I just celebrated 2 years post op and I can tell you that living with the sleeve is pretty effortless and the best thing I have ever done.

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Welcome to this site ~ I am also another fellow Texan - I LOVE it here and everyone is so nice and helpful - June 9th will be here in no time and you will soon start on your new journey!!

It is exciting, and if you even have any questions, concerns, or just plain scared, come here, we are all here for ya girl :)

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